The race is on

IronLine Sled Dog Race this weekend

February 7, 2013

IRON RIVER - Thanks to a few snowstorms and some freezing temperatures, the inaugural IronLine Sled Dog Race in Iron River is all set to go this weekend.

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Kevin Zini PhotoIronLine race director Grace Brindle does a test run of the race trail with her dogs Koyuk and Takotna. The inaugural IronLine sled dog race will take place Friday and Saturday in Iron River.

The event had to be postponed from its originally scheduled dates of Jan. 18 and 19, due to a lack of snow.

Race director Josh Brindle said earlier this week that weather is not a problem anymore.

"Our trail has been officially ok'd by the race marshal and trail boss," he said. "It's a go, we're definitely having the race."

According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures are predicted to be at or below the freezing point through Saturday. There is also a chance for snow on Thursday.